How to Watch St. Louis Battlehawks vs. DC Defenders TV Channel & Live Stream – UFL Playoffs

Updated Jun. 8, 2025 5:02 p.m. ET

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The UFL Wild Card round of the UFL Playoffs will see the DC Defenders (6-4) and St. Louis Battlehawks (8-2) clash at The Dome at America's Center on June 8, beginning at 6:00 PM ET.

This will be the second matchup in a row between the Battlehawks and Defenders, as the St. Louis Battlehawks emerged victorious in their previous contest.

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How to Watch Battlehawks vs. Defenders

Game Day: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
TV: Watch on FOX

Learn more about the St. Louis Battlehawks vs. the DC Defenders on FOX Sports!

Battlehawks vs. Defenders: Head-to-Head

Against DC, St. Louis has totaled three wins over the past four matchups.
Each team has covered in two games in the past four matchups with those games outpacing the point total on three occasions.
St. Louis has tallied 99 points in the last four matchups while only giving up 68 to DC

Battlehawks' 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	TV
3/28/2025	at Houston	W 31-6	FOX
4/6/2025	San Antonio	W 26-9	Fox Sports 1
4/13/2025	DC	L 27-15	ABC
4/19/2025	at Arlington	L 30-15	ABC
4/26/2025	Michigan	W 32-27	ESPN
5/2/2025	Arlington	W 12-6	FOX
5/11/2025	at Memphis	W 19-9	ESPN
5/17/2025	Birmingham	W 29-28	FOX
5/23/2025	at San Antonio	W 39-13	FOX
5/30/2025	at DC	W 13-8	FOX
6/8/2025	DC	-	FOX

Battlehawks Stats & Insights

The Battlehawks have put roughly the same amount of points on the board per game this season (23.1) as the Defenders have allowed (22.4).
The Battlehawks' offense has averaged 275.4 yards per game this season, 20.3 yards fewer than the 295.7 allowed by the Defenders' defense. The Battlehawks average 5.5 yards per play, while the Defenders allow 5.8.
The DC defense has given up an average of 117.8 yards per game to opposing running games this season. That is 26.6 fewer yards than St. Louis has gained running the football (144.4).

Battlehawks Key Players

The Battlehawks' offense has been led by Jacob Saylors, who has run for 499 yards (55.4 yards per carry) and five rushing touchdowns.
In eight games, Max Duggan has thrown for 696 yards (87.0 yards per game) to go along with four touchdowns, four interceptions, and a completion percentage of 57.3%.
Hakeem Butler has been a key part of the Battlehawks' passing offense in 2025, registering 13 catches for 300 yards and four touchdowns.

Defenders' 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	TV
3/30/2025	Birmingham	W 18-11	ESPN
4/5/2025	Memphis	W 17-12	ABC
4/13/2025	at St. Louis	W 27-15	ABC
4/20/2025	San Antonio	L 24-18	FOX
4/27/2025	at Arlington	W 37-33	ESPN
5/4/2025	at Michigan	L 38-14	ESPN
5/9/2025	at San Antonio	W 32-24	FOX
5/18/2025	Arlington	W 33-30	ABC
5/25/2025	at Houston	L 24-21	FOX
5/30/2025	St. Louis	L 13-8	FOX
6/8/2025	at St. Louis	-	FOX

Defenders Stats & Insights

The Defenders have put an average of 22.5 points per game on the board this year, 6.2 more than the 16.3 the Battlehawks have surrendered.
The Battlehawks have surrendered 267.0 yards per game, 78.4 yards fewer than the Defenders have generated (345.4). The Defenders pick up 5.8 yards per play, while the Battlehawks give up 4.9.
St. Louis has allowed opposing rushing attacks to average 103.5 yards in 2025, compared to the 98.8 yards DC's offense has averaged on the ground.

Defenders Key Players

Jordan Ta'amu has 17 touchdown passes and four interceptions in nine games, completing 54.4% of his throws for 2,156 yards (239.6 per game).
Cornell Powell has 29 catches for 418 yards (52.3 per game) and seven touchdowns in eight games.
In 10 games, Chris Rowland has 42 receptions for 523 yards (52.3 per game) and three touchdowns.

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